Hound

Up to date for latest version, 0.97a.

Hound-class Combat Freighter
Low Tech Frigate
7,500c
Logistical data
CR per deployment	10%
CR per deployment	10%
Recovery rate (per day)	5%
Recovery rate (per day)	5%
Recovery cost (supplies)	2 (-1)
Recovery cost (supplies)	2 (-1)
Deployment points	3
Deployment points	3
Peak performance (sec)	240
Peak performance (sec)	240
Ordnance points	38
Ordnance points	38
Maintenance (supplies/month)	3
Maintenance (supplies/month)	3
Cargo capacity	75
Cargo capacity	75
Maximum crew	40
Maximum crew	40
Skeleton crew required	10
Skeleton crew required	10
Fuel capacity	30
Fuel capacity	30
Maximum burn	10
Maximum burn	10
Fuel per light year	1
Fuel per light year	1
Combat performance
Hull integrity	2,000
Armor rating	400
Flux capacity	750
Flux dissipation	100
Top speed	180
Systems
System	Flare Launcher
Defense	None
Mounts	1x Medium Ballistic 1x Small Ballistic
Hullmods	Rugged Construction Shielded Cargo Holds

	An old but durable hull class that lacks a shield generator, this frigate is sometimes used to ferry cargo instead of for combat duty. A lucky or gifted officer could make his fortune given the chance to captain one.
–In-Game Description

A cheap and fragile Frigate, the Hound serves as a way to cheaply field more Medium Ballistic weapons on the field; though whenever it is worth it is another matter.

• Hound
• Hound (A)
• Hound (LC)
• Hound (LP)
• Hound (P)

Strategy and tips

The Hound is a light, cheap tramp freighter with limited combat ability. It is extremely fast and maneuverable, which helps it to survive in combat despite its lack of a shield. If you still plan on using it in combat though, it is often best to outfit the ship with longer range support weapons such as the Hypervelocity Driver or Heavy Mauler, and point defenses to deter missile threats. Its low logistic demands encourage niche use of it, such as a fast pursuit ship against fleeing cargo ships. The Hound also has the infamous distinction of having the lowest deployment points cost of any combat ship as well as having enough OP to install an Operations Center hullmod, giving it a surprising niche as a flagship in very large fleets that want to issue a lot of orders.

Changelog

Patch 0.95.1a: Added Rugged Construction built-in hullmod Patch 0.9a: Increased OP by 5, from 33 to 38